Description
Warm your belly and nourish your gut with The Best Gut-Healthy Soup, a wholesome blend of garlic, cabbage, and cannellini beans. This nourishing soup is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, offering rich flavors without the use of heavy ingredients. Each bowl is packed with fiber and protein, making it a satisfying choice for any day of the week. Plus, it’s easy to make in just a few simple steps—ideal for busy weeknights! Enjoy the comforting aroma as it simmers on the stove, filling your kitchen with warmth and inviting flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced (3 tablespoons)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or no-chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or plant-based alternative
- 1 large egg or plant-based substitute
- 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sliced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, oregano, and ground pepper; cook until cabbage softens.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until cabbage is tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Parmesan cheese, egg, and lemon juice. Gradually add hot broth to temper the egg mixture.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in tempered mixture along with fresh dill and salt. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg